Meet the Asian American Woman Breaking Barriers in Las Vegas Politics

Capriotti's Owner Francis Allen-Palenske

Francis Allen-Palenske, who made history as the first Asian American woman elected to both the Nevada state legislature and Las Vegas City Council, is working to ensure AAPI voices help shape the city’s future.

The lifelong Nevadan, born to a U.S. Army vet and a South Korean mother, served two terms in the Assembly before running for and being elected to the Las Vegas City Council in November 2022, again becoming the first Asian American woman for the role. Outside politics, she is a successful small business owner with more than 15 years of experience in the Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop system.

Read the full article from Yahoo News here.

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